My propaganda poster straddles the line of a public service announcement, urging its viewer to learn self defense. It translates to:
Protect yourself!
Danger is here
Learn self defense today
I decided use Spanish text for a few reasons. First, I wanted to make use of the imperative form, which is used to make commands. I personally find Spanish commands more powerful and striking because unlike in English they use a separate verb form so it is more apparent. Secondly, I was recently mugged and I imagine my Spanish-only-speaking grandmother telling me something similar when word about the occurrence travels through my family to her. When I compared the use of the English translation and the Spanish text, I personally would have been more susceptible to the Spanish because it has not been something I have heard a million times and rolled my eyes at like, "You need to learn to defend yourself."
Protect yourself!
Danger is here
Learn self defense today
I decided use Spanish text for a few reasons. First, I wanted to make use of the imperative form, which is used to make commands. I personally find Spanish commands more powerful and striking because unlike in English they use a separate verb form so it is more apparent. Secondly, I was recently mugged and I imagine my Spanish-only-speaking grandmother telling me something similar when word about the occurrence travels through my family to her. When I compared the use of the English translation and the Spanish text, I personally would have been more susceptible to the Spanish because it has not been something I have heard a million times and rolled my eyes at like, "You need to learn to defend yourself."